Rep’s commitment to development
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has expressed his commitment to bring comprehensive development to the area comprising 88 settlements while strengthening his constituents’ economies. “I have laid down short and long term development plans for my area to ensure the sustainability and prosperity of the people here (Telang Usan),” he said when met by […]
Attracting investors through smart city
KUCHING: Sarawak’s unity, stability and developments have attracted foreign companies to expand their operation in the state. According to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, a Japanese company has expressed its interest to expand its operation in Sarawak. “Their operation will involve an investment of USD5 billion which is equivalent to about RM20 […]
Rejuvenation in the pipeline
KUCHING CITY KUCHING: The Sarawak government will rejuvenate certain areas in the southern and northern parts of this city over the next five years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these areas under the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) would be re-developed under the state’s renewable […]
No effect on Sarawak, says assistant minister
KUCHING: Umno’s recent decision not to formally join the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition does not affect Sarawak, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Abdul Rahman, who is also the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) added, “It is the right of […]
Petrochemical industry among state’s focus
KUCHING: Among Sarawak’s post Covid-19 economic focuses is the development of the petrochemical industry with its hub in Tanjong Kidurong, Bintulu, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that currently, at the 1,000-acre area allocated for this hub, site preparation is in progress to develop a methanol plant at a cost […]
‘If S’wak is developed, M’sia is also developed’
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to implement its development programmes based on the state’s perspective while also taking into account the national perspective, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “If Sarawakians themselves are not able to protect Sarawak’s own interests and rights, who else can do so? I believe it is not wrong for […]
2025 electrification plan earns praise
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has welcomed the plan to have the whole of Sarawak fully electrified by 2025. “In order for Sarawak to be a developed state by 2030, we need electricity to reach every corner of the state. Credit must be given to the present government and past leaders who spearhead this development. “We […]
The quaint village of Kampung Sapit
Nestled at the foothills of Ulu Padawan is Kampung Sapit, home to some 450 Bidayuh Biya people who settled at the picturesque Borneo Highlands marking the border to Kalimantan. On the road for development Located about 65km away from the city, getting to the quaint village of Kampung Sapit in the Borneo Highlands is quite […]
Developments clear for all to see: Fadillah
KUCHING: The people of Sarawak can see for themselves the amount of development brought about by the ruling state government, said Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He was alluding to some claims pertaining to the state government’s alleged inability to provide any change to Sarawak after being in power for the past 56 […]
Public urged to cooperate with enumerators
POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2020 (CENSUS 2020) KUCHING: The public has been urged to fully support and cooperate with enumerators during the Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020) which will be conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) starting July 7. “The statistics is vital for us as policymakers as it is the […]